Program Models

Mentoring programs can vary widely (e.g., one-on-one, group, e-mentoring, and more). This section covers the differing approaches.

Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins,…

Creating Safe Spaces: Cultural Responsivity in After-School Programs for Black and Hispanic Girls

Moses, J. O., Metaweh, M., Bravo, E. I., Stephens, D. P., Jean-Jacques,…

Relatable Role Models: A Novel Approach to Empowering Underrepresented Students Interested in STEM

Browning et al. (in press). A Three-Tiered Mentorship Approach…
Online Education

Can Internships Help Break the Unemployment Cycle for At-risk Youth? New Study has Answers

Kwan, C. K., Shum, M. H. Y., Chu, T. T., & Ng, N. K. S. (2025).…

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Educational Challenges of Foster Youth

Ryan, J. B., Hurley, Z., & Randall, K. N. (2025). Addressing…

New Study Highlights Mentoring as a Buffer Against Loneliness in Community College Students

A recent study by Diermeier and colleagues (2024) provides compelling…

New study examines career mentoring for youth in juvenile justice system

Varghese, F. P., Bihm, E. M., Gibbons, C., Bull, C., Whitmire,…

To Bot or Not to Bot? How AI Companions Are Reshaping Human Services and Connection

Reprinted from Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSRI) By Julia…

Can Platforms like Facebook Build Social Capital?: A Systematic Review

Ahmad, Z., Soroya, S. H., & Mahmood, K. (2023). Bridging…

Therapeutic Mentoring: A Scalable Solution to the Youth Mental Health Crisis

by Alexandra Werntz, PhD Licensed clinical psychologist Associate…